Overview
Senior Software Engineer - Data & API Platforms.
Canberra or Sydney | Hybrid Working | NV1 Eligible.
We are partnering with a high-profile Federal Government organisation undergoing a major digital and regulatory transformation program.
An opportunity is available for an experiencedSenior Software Engineerto join a cross-functional delivery team focused on modernising large-scale data and API capabilities.
This role is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys building high-performance distributed systems, working across modern cloud-native technologies, and contributing to mission-critical platforms with significant national impact.
What Youll Be Doing
Develop and deliver high-quality API and data pipeline solutions aligned to approved architecture and engineering best practices
Support technical release coordination for both internal and external delivery activities
Monitor, manage, and proactively mitigate risks relating to system performance and API availability
Collaborate closely with engineers, testers, analysts, and stakeholders within agile delivery teams
Contribute to broader platform uplift initiatives and continuous improvement activities
Build scalable, resilient applications leveraging both SQL and NoSQL data sources
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
5+ years' experience in Senior Software Engineering roles
Strong Java development experience
Commercial experience with:Apache Spark
Kafka
Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Experience designing efficient processing algorithms and optimising application performance
Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools including Kubernetes and Rancher
Experience with CI/CD and continuous delivery tools such as Jenkins
Strong understanding of automated testing frameworks
Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional agile teams
Nice to Have
Experience working within large-scale government or enterprise transformation environments
Exposure to highly available API ecosystems and large data processing environments
Security Requirements
Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, aNegative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)security clearance.
Applicants with an active Baseline clearance and ability to upgrade are encouraged to apply.
Working Arrangements
Hybrid mode
Minimum 2 days onsite per week in Canberra or Sydney
12-month initial contract with potential extension options
Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
If you are a senior engineer passionate about scalable platforms, distributed systems, and delivering meaningful technology outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Rashmi Kapse on or email and quote the ****** job reference number.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
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